Enhancing Walking Routes to Chard Schools: A Ten-Year Plan Wednesday, April 23, 2025 chard schools funding walking routes infrastructure ten-year plan somerset cycling developments Chard’s local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) details a new ten-year plan aiming to improve key walking routes to the town’s various schools. Somerset Council’s plan emphasizes the need for … Read More
Man Brutally Attacked in Chard Street Altercation Tuesday, April 22, 2025 assault chard altercation police cctv goatee injuries investigation suspect tattoos In a disturbing incident, a man was viciously attacked in Chard, sustaining severe injuries including a broken shoulder joint and multiple arm fractures, the police have reported. The assault occurred at approximately 4am on … Read More
Repair Hub: Reviving Old Items and Reducing Waste in Chard Wednesday, April 9, 2025 chard repair community sustainability waste reduction volunteer environmental awareness sustainable living repair hub chard community hub Residents in Chard now have a more sustainable option for dealing with broken household items, thanks to the fortnightly Repair Hub initiated by Chard Community Hub. The dedicated team of volunteers at the Repair Hub is … Read More
Flood Prevention Work to Temporarily Close Chard Reservoir Main Road Wednesday, April 2, 2025 flood reservoir chard prevention work closure dam road somerset flooding Closure of the main road from Chard Reservoir to the town center is scheduled for a ten-week period during spring and summer. The flood prevention work aims to reinforce the reservoir’s barrier and safeguard its dam … Read More
Man arrested for indecent exposure near Chard recycling centre Wednesday, April 2, 2025 indecent exposure chard recycling arrest witness cycle path police bail suspect avon and somerset. A man in his 20s has been arrested for indecent exposure near the Chard recycling center after a woman reported the distressing incident. The woman encountered the man on a cycle path between Touches Lane and Great Western … Read More
Arsonists ignite multiple fires in derelict building, prompting investigation in Chard Monday, March 31, 2025 arson firefighters chard investigation suspicious somerset devon multiple building blazes A derelict building in Somerset’s Chard Town was the site of multiple intentionally set fires on March 30. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service deemed the blazes “suspicious” as they worked to … Read More